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What's happening at Laluna Resort, around Grenada, and in the Caribbean.Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:23:32 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.10Grenada’s Bevvy of Nautical Competitionshttp://www.laluna.com/blog/grenadas-bevy-of-nautical-competitions/
http://www.laluna.com/blog/grenadas-bevy-of-nautical-competitions/#commentsWed, 15 Jan 2014 16:30:22 +0000http://www.laluna.com/blog/?p=2319The weather may be deceiving, but winter has arrived in Grenada. Rather than ushering in polar vortexes or ice storms, winter brings the nautical competition season to the island. Whether you come to compete or observe, there are events for all. Billfish Tournament The Annual Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish … Read More

]]>The weather may be deceiving, but winter has arrived in Grenada. Rather than ushering in polar vortexes or ice storms, winter brings the nautical competition season to the island. Whether you come to compete or observe, there are events for all.

Billfish Tournament

Photo courtesy: BMSIBT

The Annual Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament is held at the peak of billfish season, with sailfish, as well as white and blue marlin, readily available. Held annually since 1964 (except for the revolution years), the tournament is now in its 45th year. Drawing sport fishermen from Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, and around the world to compete, the event takes place January 27th to 31st this year. The tournament is a modified-release event in which teams are encouraged to release the majority of the fish they catch, with a provided camera establishing capture. Cash prizes go to those that break previous year’s records, and there are prizes for other species and the most released billfish.

Grenada Sailing Week

Photo courtesy: Grenada Sailing Week

Held January 30th to February 4th, 2014’s Grenada Sailing Week features new courses, new party venues, and new lay day activities. Kicked off by the Skippers Briefing and Welcome Party on Thursday evening, racing begins Friday morning in-and-around Grand Anse, ending with a party at Victory Bar and Restaurant. Saturday’s races take yachters from Point Saline to Le Phare Bleu Marina, the ideal location for a pirate-themed party. Sunday brings Hobie Cat Match Racing and a dinghy concert. On Monday and Tuesday, racers will set sail along the challenging south coast, finishing at Prickly Bay Marina for entertainment and a party.

South Grenada Regatta

Dinghy concert, for after racing entertainment

Held at Le Phare Bleu Mariana, the South Grenada Regatta will take place March 6th-9th, 2014. Kicked off by a dinghy concert on March 5th, registration and the Skippers Briefing begins the morning of the 6th, with a “Countdown Party” taking place that night. The racing begins on the 7th, with the “North South Wines Veuve Cliquot Cup” and “Netherlands Insurance Cup” both running that day. In the evening, there is prize giving and a party with live music. The activities begin again on Saturday morning, with match races, a floating bar, junior sailing, pirates trail, and powerboat rides all taking place. The evening brings another party with live music. The festivities wrap up on Sunday, with the fleet race “Westerhall Cup” and “Island Waterworld Cup”. The day finishes up with live music, parties, a pirates trail, and prize giving including the presentation of the “Le Phare Bleu Cup” to the overall regatta winner.

Enjoying the Island

Relax and unwind at Laluna’s beachfront bar and lounge

Many of the visitors that come to the island January through March for the various nautical events take the opportunity to turn it into a Caribbean vacation. It is not unusual for competitors to stay on after the events wrap up for some relaxation and restoration. With Laluna Resort’s Concierge Services, guests can easily have transport arranged back and forth to the various activities around the island, with a comfortable bed and delicious food to come home to when the day is done.

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http://www.laluna.com/blog/grenada-through-the-seasons/#commentsWed, 04 Sep 2013 15:10:42 +0000http://www.laluna.com/blog/?p=2015As the seasons begin to change across the world (the weather is cooling down in the States! Australia is getting ready to heat up!), the mercury barely rises or falls in Grenada. Thanks to our island’s prime location a mere 12 degrees north of the equator, we experience stable temperatures … Read More

]]>As the seasons begin to change across the world (the weather is cooling down in the States! Australia is getting ready to heat up!), the mercury barely rises or falls in Grenada. Thanks to our island’s prime location a mere 12 degrees north of the equator, we experience stable temperatures year round. The temperature typically hovers in the mid-eighties; however, Grenada experiences two seasons: “Rainy”, from June through December, and “Dry”, from January to May.

Even during the wet season the sky is rarely overcast for long, and travelers can still get prime usage of our beaches and tropical activities. There are different activities to enjoy throughout the year. Below, you will find highlights of some of our favorite things to do around the island throughout the seasons.

Winter/Holiday Season

The holidays are a wonderful time to visit Grenada. Twinkly trees line the Lagoon and Carenage, and traditional Christmas music mingles with festive Parang over the airways. To keep visitors from missing out on holiday traditions, Laluna’s Chef prepares holiday feasts, and Carolers visit the resort to serenade guests.

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a visit to Levera National Park in the spring is a must-do. Starting in March, giant leatherback turtles come ashore at night to lay and bury their eggs in the same way they have done for thousands of years. Once the turtle is in it’s laying “trance”, visitors are able to approach it and watch the process, even being given the opportunity to touch the turtle. In late June and July, the hatchlings make their way to the sea.

With the lesser amount of rainfall in the spring, it’s a great time to hike in Grenada. Hikes to Mt. Qua Qua, Mount Saint Catherine, and the Crater Lake are an excellent way to take in the beautiful Grenadian landscape. The highest point in Grenada, Mount Saint Catherine is 2,756 feet above sea level, and is a nice half-day hike. Laluna’s helpful concierge can assist arranging transporting and the packing of a picnic lunch for the journey.

Summer

With rainy season comes an abundance of fresh produce. During the summer you will find huge avocados (known locally as “pears”), succulent mangoes (which have a variety of subtypes), water lemons (cousin to the passion fruit), and more. Fruit stands are abundant on the island, giving visitors a chance to sample the local fruits and vegetables.

Photo credit: Joshua Yetman

Summer is also Carnival Season in Grenada. The island is alive with the spirit of Spice Mas, and the different events welcome guests to the island to get in on the action. Whether you are more inclined toward late night dancing and liming, listening to calypso bands, or taking in the beautiful costumes, there is an event for every traveler to enjoy.

Fall

Spiny Lobster season begins in the fall, and you’ll see it featured on menus across the island. Our chef gets the best selection from the local lobstermen who come up on our beach to give him first pick. The season occurs during months including the letter “R” (begins in September and ends in April), and the meat from the claw-less Spiny Lobster is prized for being sweet and succulent.

Taste the best brews of the Caribbean at the Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival in November, which has a number of activities including live culinary displays, “Rum Cocktail Wars”, live music, local crafts, and the 2013 CAB Taste Contest and the Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival Golf Tournament. The Festival is a great time to have a blast while contributing to local charity, with money going towards the Queen Elizabeth Home for children.

As you can see, no matter what time you choose to visit Grenada, there is always something fun to do on the island. We hope to see you soon!